How to Break the Cycle of Stalled Projects and Accelerate Results in Just 60 Days

Get the results you want in just 60 days

We’ve all been there. The high-priority initiative that starts with energy, then fizzles. The project that gets stuck in ‘planning mode’ for months. The goal everyone agrees on—but no one moves on.

Sound familiar?

In fast-paced organisations, the real challenge isn’t always starting something new—it’s getting it over the finish line. That’s why more and more forward-thinking leaders are shifting from traditional project management approaches to rapid, focused improvement projects.

The 60-Day Fix: Small Teams, Big Impact

Instead of relying on open-ended timelines and endless meetings, what if you set a 60-day project with a specific goal, a clear sponsor, and support from experts in results acceleration?

That’s the thinking behind Go M.A.D. Improvement Projects. Backed by 28+ years of evidence-based methodology, our short cycle Improvement Projects empower cross-functional teams to solve real business issues—fast.

They’re not theory. They’re not a ‘side-of-desk’ task. They’re a focused sprint that combines leadership development with measurable outcomes.

Why It Works

Here’s why exec-sponsored Improvement Projects get traction when others don’t:

  • Clear Goals, Not Vague Intentions
    Using the Go M.A.D.® Results Framework, teams learn to define razor-sharp goals and avoid ambiguity that derails momentum.
  • Executive Sponsorship
    When leaders actively sponsor and support projects, results skyrocket. Visibility equals accountability—and commitment.
  • Thinking Bigger, Better, Bolder
    We start with a live workshop that changes the way people think—quite literally. Then we turn ideas into detailed, practical action plans.
  • Built-in Support and Challenge
    Our Thinking Engineers coach teams through delivery, helping them overcome roadblocks and stay on track.
  • Results Measured and Celebrated
    We close with a Results Measurement session—bringing leaders together to hear progress, celebrate wins, and embed learning.

A Case in Point

Phoenix Group used our 60-day team projects to drive key operational and strategic initiatives. The result? Stronger leadership capability, tangible business outcomes, and project sponsorship at the highest level.

“The 60-day team challenges are really valued by the Executive team… These provide a great opportunity to combine learning and development with tangible business outcomes.”
Tamar Hughes, Talent, Development & Inclusion Director, Phoenix Group

Want to Shift from Stuck to Done?

If you’re tired of stalled projects and want to accelerate progress on real business issues, our 60 and 90-day Improvement Projects could be exactly what you need.

Let’s talk about how to get started.

Book a call with one of our Thinking Engineers to get started.

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